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Events
To sleep: perchance to read. The Dead Bards of Philadelphia welcome all ye with a penchant for poetry (or an old-fashioned love affair with a rivaling family) to come read your words or those of a favorite author. Join them tonight at their Open Poetry Night as they awaken Shakespeare’s ghost at The Spiral Bookcase (112 Cotton St.) at 8 p.m.
View galleryDouble Dare was a childhood staple for those of us who grew up in the late '80s and early '90s. We all wanted to catch pies in comically oversized pants and travel through a giant ear canal toward obstacle-course victory. But most of all, we wanted to be slimed. Children begged their parents to take them to Orlando just for a chance to come in contact with the unnaturally colored stuff.
Alas, none of us are immune to time, and as we grew older slime became a dated obsession. Still, many of us never lost our attachment to messy, slapstick entertainment. The managers of Frankford Hall understood this and organized a beer-themed version of our favorite childhood game show for Philly Beer Week. They dubbed it "Dunkel Dare" and convinced the man, the myth and the legend Marc Summers to host.
Rashad Corey (pictured) presents Stomp the Runway, a premiere fashion gala designed to raise money and awareness for domestic abuse victims in Philadelphia. Inspired by the death of local model Vanessa “Ms. Banks” Watson, the proceeds of this event will go to Watson’s family and Women Against Abuse, the only non-profit organization in the area that provides shelter services to victims of domestic violence.
Famed Philly broadcasters MoShay Laren and Kendra G will host the evening’s festivities, which will include food, drinks, live music by DJ Hollywood and a silent auction. The runway show will showcase styles by designers Autumn Kietponglert, Shooney Frederic, Ava Bishop and more.
Tickets will not be sold at the door, so make sure to act fast. The super speedy among you will reap additional rewards, as the first 100 guests to purchase tickets will receive premium gift bags courtesy of Spa East.
Fri., June 15, 7 p.m.-11p.m., $40, TRUST, 249 Arch St., 215-592-8400, stomptherunway.com.
Each Wednesday, Chris Brown digs into our overflowing listings bin and pulls out a little something-something to do every day of the week.
When we chatted with The Heads of State a few months back, they didn't mention any work involving pianos but here we are. Along with other artists such as Justin Duerr and Terry Adkins, this bit of design whimsy gives us custom decorated pianos to be strategically placed throughout University City as part of the "Heart & Soul" project. At the opening reception tonight, make a move and tickle some ivory. Wed., June 6, 6 p.m., The Porch at 30th Street Station, universitycity.org.
Gay pride celebrations are typically marked by rainbow parade floats, bedazzled drag queens and lots and
lots of Cher. A great excuse for a party, Pride is also about overcoming oppression with the most effective non-violent tools we've got: honesty, love and unabashed displays of queer identity. In a world where mainstream media fails to represent the full range of human sexuality, pride celebrations are not only fun but a necessary occasion for support and acceptance.
On Friday at 7 p.m., the William Way Center (1315 Spruce St.) will invite performers and community members to share their stories of coming to terms with queer identity. Appropriately titled "Being Queer Saved My Life," the event will focus on solidarity within the LGBTQ community, exploring all the joys and hurdles of veering from a straight-life path. Among the many talented perfomers are local trans activist Rae Drew, author Freddy Shelley and Philly Gay Calender creator Steve McCann. Each performer will be given ten minutes to monologue, recite poetry, speak, sing, etc., and audience members will have a chance to share their own stories during an open-mic segment. A great kickoff to Pride Weekend, all proceeds will go to local LGBTQ organizations, including The Morris Home, a new recovery home specifically for trans inviduals. $10.
And you thought the Schuylkill at rush hour was a long commute. Tonight, our overheated and under-inhabited neighbor Venus will pass between Earth and the sun. This rare astrological event will begin for Delaware Valley viewers at 6:03 p.m. and will be visible until the sun sets at 8:24 p.m. And it won't happen again for another 243 years.
The transit of Venus can be viewed, at The Franklin Institute (222 N. 20th St.), in a program led by Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts. The Institute will host planetary geologists Dr. Vicki Hanson and Dr. Tracy Gregg for a 4:30 p.m. presentation in the Fels Planetarium before heading to the roof for front row seats of Mother Nature's finest, complete with astronomical telescopes.
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Last night's Punk Rock Prom, at the Barbary's upstairs bar, Barbarella, drew a modest crowd of punk-rock enthusiasts, who came out in their finest glam gear to dance to New Radio's lady DJs Emily, Avalon and Ally, plus a smattering of guest turntablists. This "regular prom ... for punks," of course, showcased "all punk rock, all night."
Chris Brown digs into our listings bin and pulls out a little something-something to do every day of the week.
OK, so technically in Nolan-verse it's never referred to as the Batmobile, but what else would you call a vehicle powered by the Batman? Today is your chance to take a gander as the Tumbler rolls through town as part of a blitz to drum up hype for the upcoming release of the Dark Knight Rises.
Wed., May 30, 10 a.m., Wal-Mart, 2200 Wheatsheaf Lane, tumblertour.com.
Delaware Ave. is gearing up for tonight’s grand opening of its newest restaurant/venue/general kickback spot. Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) will be an outdoor waterfront beer garden complete with regularly scheduled live (mostly local) music and a steady supply of barbecue and brews.
The stage at Morgan’s Pier will host a free concert every Saturday afternoon of the summer, starting June 9 with Philly psychedelic punk band Bleeding Rainbow. Following the bands every week will be a slew of international and local DJs, including Russel Alexander and Dave Tidey (aka Bottom Power), who will play tonight’s opening party.
To learn more about the venues food and drink offerings, check out our coverage in next week’s Food section and on Meal Ticket.
Our bedazzled Ultimate Summer Fun Guide is on the streets and live online! Check it out for a quick, snappy rundown of what's happening in Philly all season long — from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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